Space Rocket History #236 – Apollo 12 – Command Module Pilot

Space Rocket History #236 – Apollo 12 – Command Module Pilot Richard “Dick” Gordon

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After graduating from the University of Washington, Gordon joined the US Navy, and after his first exposure to planes decided to become a pilot. Gordon said “Once I found what the airplane could do for me, or I could do for it, it was love at first sight.” Homepage with pictures.

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